Redboost Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Hi folks, this is the brand new Special Hobby kit quickly assembled over the past few days. It was very pleasant modelling experience and in fact my second P-40 kit from Special Hobby I had the privilege to built (will post the P-40K later on). We have a new title from Valiant Wings to be announced soon which will include, among the others, a full-build article of this kit. Cheers Libor 60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I've just taken delivery of my one of these, I've already got the P-40N and they both look very nice in the box. Yours looks great made up, very impressed. Beautifully weathered too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 that´s lovely work, especially with a SH kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Excellent Kittyhawk 👍 in the best looking Camouflage i think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 That is a real beauty, Libor. When I saw the first picture, I had to go back to check the scale. It looked too good to be 1/72. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 That's a beauty Libor. Great photography as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Wow - like it a lot. Great paint job. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael louey Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Great build as usual Libor! The kit looks good. Definitely better than the Academy and I expect fixes the wing incidence issue of the Hasegawa? Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 What the others said... but... This build makes me want to go and get one now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Libor, I was wondering how you managed to get one of these so quickly- until I saw your location! Very nice build and finish. Can't wait to see the E and N I have on order, as well as the K. Well done! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 In a word: superb. A masterpiece in Braille scale. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Brilliant job on the P-40, Libor! I'm seriously thinking of getting a short-tail -K, which I'll do as a Soviet machine. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cger Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Very nice build, at first I thought it was in 1/48 scale What color did you use for the undersurfaces ? it looks too dark to be Azure blue ? best Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thanks everyone for comments! cger: the under surfaces seems to be a bit dark on the period shots. Special Hobby suggested Dark Mediterranean Blue, which I mixed from Gunze H328 + some medium blue. Jason: good choice, that's one of my suggestions too:-) Michael: honestly, I did have enough time to compare it, this obviously waits for some of "virtual" modelers among us :-) But can't see any disturbing features of this kit; there are some minor things to be pointed out, but nothing really serious. Cheers Libor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Wr, that is1/72? I think it had the wrong packaging. It must be 1/48! Martin Edited January 30, 2018 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 An absolutely superb looking Kittyhawk. Expertly applied weathering and exhaust staining. I think I'll need to get myself one of these as my Hasegawa and Revell ones are looking a little long in the tooth. I believe this is one of the aircraft flown by the great Clive Caldwell. Can anyone explain why the roundels on many Kittyhawks seemed to have their leading edges worn away like that. I haven't seen it on a any other type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Good afternoon Libor very good job you have done here Best regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: An absolutely superb looking Kittyhawk. Expertly applied weathering and exhaust staining. I think I'll need to get myself one of these as my Hasegawa and Revell ones are looking a little long in the tooth. I believe this is one of the aircraft flown by the great Clive Caldwell. Can anyone explain why the roundels on many Kittyhawks seemed to have their leading edges worn away like that. I haven't seen it on a any other type. Correct, flown by Clive Caldwell at certain time frame. If you mean the fuselage roundels, these seems to be partially overpainted with Middle Stone applied over original Dark Green (seen mostly on Mk.I/IA deliveries). Thanks again for comments gents! Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, Redboost said: Correct, flown by Clive Caldwell at certain time frame. If you mean the fuselage roundels, these seems to be partially overpainted with Middle Stone applied over original Dark Green (seen mostly on Mk.I/IA deliveries). Thanks again for comments gents! Cheers Libor Ah yes, I see. The overpainting corresponds to exactly where the original green has been over painted. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Nicely done! I have the P-40N on the bench just now and so far I've been very impressed with the fit. The wing trailing edge needs some thinning, but at the moment that's the only quirk I've spotted. Mike. Edited January 30, 2018 by MikeR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 A lovely rendition. That's got to be THE best scheme for a P-40. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 40 minutes ago, MikeR said: Nicely done! I have the P-40N on the bench just now and so far I've been very impressed with the fit. The wing trailing edge needs some thinning, but at the moment that's the only quirk I've spotted. Mike. Agree. On my second build I addressed that with CMK resin flaps as the kit seems to be pre-designed to accept them (in other words this needed just few cuts and the flaps fitted inside like a glove). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Outstanding finish Libor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Dear Libor, Fantastic Kittyhawk. I love the finish, the weathering and photography. Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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